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Umphrey's McGee hosts eclectic mix of music, sports in UMBowl
On Saturday, April 27, Umphrey's McGee will hold its fourth annual UM Bowl (that's pronounced "um-bowl") at the Park West. As with most of the band's shows, their latest stop in Chicago sold out quickly. The band's UMBowl is, just like a football game, is …
Chicago’s Green Exchange host Earth Day celebration
Chicago’s Green Exchange, an environmentally sustainable building that is home to more than 20 eco-friendly businesses, is hosting a 2013 Earth Day celebration! On Monday, April 22 from 5-9 p.m., the Green Exchange (2545 W. Diversey Ave.) will host a series of workshops with various …
Green Exchange devoted to advancing sustainable marketplace
The Green Exchange, a retail and office space in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago devoted to green business, has passed the one-year mark of being open. Today, it’s a place where businesses can live green and prosper.
Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign fights for tenants' moral rights
The Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign was born out almost out of necessity, according to founder and chair J.R. Fleming. In 2009, Chicago - as was much of the nation - was bearing the brunt of the home foreclosure crisis. More and more people were evicted as …